Crémant du Jura, a hidden gem

Like a mirror opposite Burgundy, the wonderfully-preserved terroir of the Jura is like a geological echo of its esteemed neighbor. The vines face west towards Burgundy, where the vineyards face east.


The same height above sea level, the same soil, the same sub-soil with a few small exceptions, and above all, the same varietals for the base wines for these high-flying Crémants, namely Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Only the rosé is produced from indigenous Jura varietals.

This terroir from the Jurassic is perfect for producing exclusive wines, and has preserved a genuine authenticity. The packaging uses an interlaced design, a recognizable motif from the Jura found on traditional wood sculptures, which symbolizes the alliance of two families, Maire and Tissot.

A wonderfully crystalline range with an impeccable style from the estate’s vines, of which more than 80 hectares are dedicated to the production of Crémant:

• Brut Lapiaz: A blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
• Brut Rosé: Pinot Noir, Trousseau, and Poulsard
• Blanc de Blancs: Chardonnay
• Blanc de Noirs: Pinot Noir
• Vintage: Chardonnay

This 100% Chardonnay cuvée is only made in exceptional vintages. Aged for three years, it offers a richness and complexity of aromas and is the most sophisticated of the wines in the range.

The grapes are harvested manually. The fruit is transported in perforated crates, and only the juice from the first gentle pressings is used, for maximum aromatic freshness and minerality.

The juice is then fermented at around 18°C to preserve its gustatory sophistication. The wines are aged for five months in vats before being bottled for a second fermentation. The bottles are then laid down for up to 36 months to encourage organoleptic enrichment as the yeasts autolyze in the wine. A dose of 8-10g of sugar per liter is then added.

The wine is immediately seductive thanks to its beautiful golden yellow color and fine, even bead.

It has a lovely aromatic nose with delicate floral notes, and aromas of apple and peach. The attack is forthright and festive, thanks to its tiny bubbles that charm the palate. A balance between the mineral tension of the Chardonnay and the complexity of ageing on laths brings lovely hints of brioche and a pleasant finish with touches of dried fruit.

This wine makes for a dazzling aperitif, or will accompany a dinner cocktail, or a sit-down meal with a fondue of Comté cheese, roast chicken, gratin dauphinois, chestnut cake, or even a crème brûlée.